Virimi Vakatawa rugby player
Virimi Vakatawa rugby player

Virimi Vakatawa

1st May 1992 1.86m/92kg Outside Centre

100 and Out: Crusaders celebrate Apollo Projects farewell with Drua win

17 hours ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Crusaders have ended their tenure at Apollo Projects Stadium in style with a 69-26 win over the Fijian Drua. It was a special and emotional occasion as they prepared to head to One NZ Stadium, bringing...

2026 Super Rugby Pacific Round 8 Team Lists

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Round 8 of Super Rugby Pacific is filled with debuts and farewells as the six teams in action confirm their line-ups. It begins with a farewell to Apollo Projects Stadium as the Crusaders play their final...

Drua unveil first lineup of 2026 to face Moana Pasifika

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head Coach Glen Jackson unveiled a powerful Round 1 match-day squad to take on fierce Pacific rivals Moana Pasifika. The matchday 23 is headlined by five players who return home after years away,...

2026 Super Rugby Pacific Teams: Round One

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season is finally here, with the ten teams in action naming their line-ups for Round One. The season opens in Dunedin as the defending champion Crusaders travel to Dunedin...

Virimi Vakatawa hoping for comeback to the big leagues

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

At 33, the former star center for the French national team and Racing 92 recently revived his career in Fiji, where he distinguished himself in the Skipper Cup. Banned from playing in France, Virimi Vakatawa...

Last 5 Games: France v Ireland (2020)

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

In their final fixture of the 2020 Championship, France beat Ireland 35-27 in a thrilling encounter that saw both teams looking to snatch the title. Both teams went into the match with a slim chance of...

Virimi Vakatawa to depart Bristol Bears

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

France international centre Virimi Vakatawa will depart the club following the conclusion of his contract. The 32-year-old centre made 19 appearances for the club last season, scoring four tries. Director...

Robbie Deans names his squad to face Fiji

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Barbarian F.C. are delighted to confirm the Club’s 23-player squad for this weekend’s Killik Cup fixture against Fiji. Head coach Robbie Deans will lead a squad packed full of international...

Falcons make positional changes for Bears clash

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Newcastle Falcons have named their side for Sunday’s Gallagher Premiership trip to Bristol Bears. The 3pm kick-off at Ashton Gate sees England Under-20s star Oli Spencer (pictured) starting at outside...

Caulfield back for the Bears

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Josh Caulfield returns to action for Bristol Bears’ Gallagher Premiership round 15 clash with Newcastle Falcons at Ashton Gate on Sunday (3pm KO). The lock is back from suspension to line up in...